Dr. Ryan L. Nelson, D.O. is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon who grew up in Jenks, Oklahoma. A graduate of Kansas City University University of Medicine & Biosciences, Dr. Nelson has become one of the only surgeons in Oklahoma to have received fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery from the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Association. A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Nelson provides complete care for sports injuries, workplace accidents and degenerative arthritis.
Dr. Ryan L. Nelson, D.O. is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon who grew up in Jenks, Oklahoma. A graduate of Kansas City University University of Medicine & Biosciences, Dr. Nelson has become one of the only surgeons in Oklahoma to have received fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery from the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Association. A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Nelson provides complete care for sports injuries, workplace accidents and degenerative arthritis.
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Great!
Jul-2025
Exceptional
Jul-2025
Very nice and explained what needed to be done in layman terms
Jul-2025
Excellent service. Listened to me. Staff were all friendly and helpful.
Jul-2025
Dr Nelson is clinically superior to other doctors I’ve seen. He listens to his patients and addresses all their concerns.
Jun-2025
Good time spent explaining options- thanks!
Jun-2025
Great visit. Dr. Nelson was most helpful and treated me with respect and concern for my condition and treatment.
Jun-2025
Dr. Nelson sat down and discussed how my knee progressing. He answered all my questions thoroughly. He assured me that if any situation or question arose to not hesitate and call to let them know what was happening.
Jun-2025
Dr Nelson replaced one shoulder in 2020. It was such a success I am back for the other shoulder! Very pleased with his care.
Jun-2025
Excellent
Skilled physician with a very caring bedside manner
Jun-2025
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Shoulder & Orthopedic Institute
9800 Broadway Ext Suite 203 Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Dr. Ryan L. Nelson, D.O. is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon who grew up in Jenks, Oklahoma. A graduate of Kansas City University University of Medicine & Biosciences, Dr. Nelson has become one of the only surgeons in Oklahoma to have received fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery from the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Association. A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Nelson provides complete care for sports injuries, workplace accidents and degenerative arthritis. He practices general orthopedics and sports medicine in the Oklahoma City metro area with locations in Edmond and south Oklahoma City.
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
Residency: Oklahoma State University, Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony, Oklahoma City – Orthopedic Surgery
Internship: St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City
Fellowship: American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons, Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship, St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute, Columbus, GA
Board Certifications: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Great!
Exceptional
Very nice and explained what needed to be done in layman terms
Excellent service. Listened to me. Staff were all friendly and helpful.
Dr Nelson is clinically superior to other doctors I’ve seen. He listens to his patients and addresses all their concerns.
Good time spent explaining options- thanks!
Great visit. Dr. Nelson was most helpful and treated me with respect and concern for my condition and treatment.
Dr. Nelson sat down and discussed how my knee progressing. He answered all my questions thoroughly. He assured me that if any situation or question arose to not hesitate and call to let them know what was happening.
Dr Nelson replaced one shoulder in 2020. It was such a success I am back for the other shoulder! Very pleased with his care.
Excellent Skilled physician with a very caring bedside manner